This article applies to the situation in Germany and is a translation of this article. Some measures might still be applicable to other countires. Therefore, I am also providing this translation.
COVID-19 is driving digitization in industry and many CIOs (Chief Information Officers) are already claiming that Corona has contributed more to this than any digitization strategy. Unfortunately this is not the case with our schools. The infrastructure here is often in a desolate state. There may be many reasons for this, some of which are very justified, but in times of the pandemic it is a significant disadvantage for students, teachers, and parents. Therefore, keeping schools open is often seen as the most effective measure for maintaining educational equity.
In fact, there are many issues that make digitizing schools difficult. This ranges from the cost of equipment, a lack of software and materials, to a lack of skills among students, teachers and parents. Compliance with legal requirements, such as data protection, is also essential. Nevertheless, in times of the pandemic, digital approaches can help alleviate problems with home schooling in everyday life.
Therefore, we need solutions now to help digitize schools! In my home country, Germany, we are now facing a second probably long shutdown of school startin…
